R426--Notice of intent to sole source - MSAT/G2 Satellite Services Office of Emergency Management

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source contract for commercial satellite communications services to support the Office of Emergency Management (OEM). The OEM relies on MSAT/G2 portable satellite communications systems to maintain real-time emergency connectivity during emergency events or national incidents when primary communication systems are unavailable. The contract will be awarded to Network Innovations Government Services, the current provider of MSAT/G2 satellite communications services to the VA. Key aspects of the job include: • Providing commercial satellite communications services to support the OEM • Maintaining real-time emergency connectivity during emergency events or national incidents • Ensuring reliable communication and operational continuity under crisis conditions • Supporting the OEM's emergency communications framework • Meeting all emergency MSAT/G2 requirements as currently deployed • Providing service without transition downtime